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Benjamin Lamb - College Student Services Administration '11

Career Center

When I came into my Graduate Assistantship in the Career Center, I really had only a vague idea of what sort of experience I was going to get. From what I heard at a lot of other colleges, graduate assistants are more or less "go-fors" and clerical assistants. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine getting all the great opportunities I had during my two years as a GA in the Career Center. Whether it was directly advising students on career planning and opportunities, professional development for myself through presenting at regional conferences, doing institutional assessment, collaborating with various other offices on campus, or simply networking with all the great individuals I worked with; my time spent there was integral in giving me the most fulfilling graduate experience possible. As our program emphasizes the importance of diversity and advocacy, I felt I truly gained a real-world handle on both of these elements, and much much more. I was able to use my artistic talents, creative mindset, event planning abilities, and background in the sciences on a daily basis, and there was never a dull moment. If I were to go back in time and meet myself as I pondered whether or not to accept the Career Center Graduate Assistantship, I can assure you that the answer would be "Yes" a million times over.

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